Marshall University notified tournament officials that the team will opt out of the Independence Bowl matchup against Army. The decision was made after more than 25 players entered the transfer portal following former head coach Charles Huff’s exit to Southern Miss, according to Yahoo News. The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl announced on social media that … Read more
The Capital Sports Center is still two years away from opening, but the board is laying the groundwork now. The facility is looking into getting a license which would allow for the sale of beer, wine and liquor. Construction will begin next March, and the Capital Sports Center will open in December 2026. The complex … Read more
A man has added multiple charges to his rap sheet after he escaped from court Wednesday, where he was facing a firearm charge, and hid in nearby attics until K-9 tracked him down. Eyewitness News reported 39-year old Steven Clemens was arrested after a warrant was issued for being a prohibited person in possession of … Read more
A two-year-old is dead after a shooting in Logan County Saturday. It happened about 11 a.m. at a home along Madison Street in the Chapmanville area, according to West Virginia State Police. Reports are that the gunshot was self-inflicted and accidental. State police are investigating the circumstances surround the shooting and the Logan County Prosecutor … Read more
A Wood County deputy was struck by a vehicle and dragged several yards Tuesday during an extortion investigation. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office said detectives were conducting surveillance as part of an extortion investigation when a vehicle arrived at the predetermined location to retrieve money as part of the demands. Once the money exchanged hands, … Read more
Military Times released its rankings of the Best Colleges for Vets, and the University of Charleston made the list. The school was ranked 242 overall, and #78 in offering both online and in-person learning, #4 in West Virginia schools, #28 in the Appalachian region, and #53 in private, not-for-profit schools. Military Times surveys colleges and … Read more
Kanawha County Deputies released a statement this week regarding a person who was reported missing 14 years ago, asking for new tips. Samuel Richard “Dickie” Riser, of Glasgow went missing in December 2010, at the age of 60. Detectives began investigating the case after Riser failed to appear for work for several days, leading to … Read more
West Virginia football has reunited with a familiar face for its next head coach. Rich Rodriguez is the new head coach of the Mountaineers after stops at Michigan, Arizona, Ole Miss, Hawaii, Louisiana-Monroe and Jackson State. Rodriguez also coached at WVU from 2001-07. Earlier this week, Rodriguez was named Conference USA Coach of the Year … Read more
An Elkview woman accused of murdering a man in his 70s back in February entered a plea this week. 35-year old Brittany Hickman pleaded not guilty on Wednesday after being indicted on charges of first-degree murder, use and presentment of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and other charges related to the death … Read more
West Virginia’s State Board of Education approved school closings in Clay, Wood, Preston and Wetzel counties this week as declining enrollment continues to impact funding. Wetzel County residents packed a state school board meeting trying to block the closings of Paden City High School and Hundred High School, which only has 64 students, already approved … Read more